3 c. cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
1 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. self-rising flour
Dash of salt
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. chopped pecans
Miniature marshmallows (opt.)
Pecan halves (opt.)

Combine potatoes, sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, 1/4 cup butter and salt. Beat with mixer at medium speed until smooth. Spoon into a greased 2 quart casserole (shallow). Combine brown sugar, flour, 1/4 cup butter and pecans. Sprinkle over top of potato mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Optional: Top with layer of marshmallows and pecan halves (arranged) for last few minutes of cooking (until marshmallows are lightly browned).